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Jeanne Langan, PT, PhD
Curriculum Vitae
School of Kinesiology University of Michigan 1402 Washington Heights Ann Arbor, MI 48109 734-647-3052 E-mail: Academic Degrees:
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon,
PhD in Human Physiology with an emphasis in Motor Control, 2006
Dissertation proposal: “Handedness and cortical plasticity in stroke rehabilitation.” Advisor: Paul van Donkelaar, PhD
University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
MS in Exercise and Movement Science with an emphasis in Motor Control, 2002
MS Thesis: “The capacity of subjects with stroke to adapt responses to increasing balance threats.”
Advisor: Marjorie Woollacott, PhD
College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota BA in Physical Therapy, 1990
Advisor: Rick Crowell, MS, PT
Research Experience:
2008-present Post-doctoral Research Fellow Motor Control Laboratory,
Department of Kinesiology and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan
Research supervisors: Susan Brown, PhD, Edward Hurvitz, MD 2006-2008 Post-doctoral Research Fellow Neuromotor Behavior Laboratory
Department of Kinesiology, University of Michigan Research supervisor: Rachael Seidler, PhD.
Teaching:
University of Oregon
Fall 2005 HPHY 410/510: Concepts in Neurological Pathology and Rehabilitation; Instructor.
Winter 2004 HPHY 410/510: Concepts in Neurological Pathology and Rehabilitation; Co-instructor.
Spring 2004 EMS 335: Motor Development; Co-instructor. Spring 2002 EMS 335: Motor Development; Co-instructor.
Winter 2002 EMS 410/510: Concepts in Neurological Pathology and Rehabilitation; Co-instructor.
Clinic:
2002- 2006 Pinnacle Rehabilitation, Eugene, Oregon
2000-2002 Community Rehabilitation Services, Eugene, Oregon 1999-2001 Oregon Medical Group, Eugene, Oregon
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1992-1993 Q Resources – Traveling Therapist
1990-1992 Center for Occupational Health, Klamath Falls, Oregon
Memberships:
American Physical Therapy Association Society for Neuroscience
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
Research Grants: NIH R21
“Telerehabilitation to Improve Upper Limb Sensorimotor Function in Chronic Stroke” (co-PI)
$427,250 (first submission priority sore 43, resubmission 02/11) UM Office of the Vice President for Research (co-PI)
“Enhancement of Task-Specific Therapy Through Aerobic Exercise and Potential Underlying Mechanisms”
2/2010- 2/2011 $9,396
American Heart Association Midwest Affiliation
Undergraduate Student Fellowship- R. Napier, Kinesiology 6/2010-8/2010 $4,000
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan (co-PI) “An Arm Telerehabilitation Program in Chronic Stroke” 2/2010- 2/2011 $73,640
NIDRR Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training program (PI) “Enhancement of task Specific Exercise Through Aerobic Exercise” 11/2009-2/2010 $3,835
Nicholas Leoni Endowment Fund (co-PI)
“Enhancement of Movement Therapy Through Aerobic Exercise: Maximizing Performance in Adults with Cerebral Palsy”
12/2009- 12/2010 $25,000
American Heart Association Pacific Mountain Affiliates (co-PI) “Handedness and cortical plasticity in stroke rehabilitation” AHA-0455500Z
07/04-06/07 $198,000
Medical Research Foundation (co-PI)
“Cortical correlates of functional recovery following stroke rehabilitation” MRF-0349
09/03-08/04 $30,000
Northwest Health Foundation (co-investigator)
“A systems-based forced-use approach to retraining balance post-stroke” 2000-412
01/01-12/02 $44,231
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Fellowships and Awards:Gary Davidoff Memorial Research Award, University of Michigan Health System, 2010
The University of Michigan Medical Rehabilitation Research Training Program
NIH T32 HD007422-18 12/2008-11/2009
Biomedical Research Training in the Biology of Aging. NIH T32 AG000114-21
12/2006-11/2008
Eugene and Clarissa Evonuk Memorial Fellowship, University of Oregon, 2004 Betty Foster McCue Scholarship, University of Oregon, 2004
Peer Reviewed Publications:
Brown, SH, Langan, J., Kern, K.L., Hurvitz, E.A. (in press). Remote monitoring and quantification of upper limb and hand function in chronic disability conditions, In Proc. International Conference on Disability, Virtual Reality and Associated Technologies, PM Sharkey (Ed). International Journal on Disability and Human Development
Langan J., Doyle S., Hurvitz E., Brown S. (2010). Influence of Task on Interlimb Coordination in Adults with Cerebral Palsy. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 91(10) 1571-6.
Langan, J., Peltier, S., Bo, J., Fling, B., Welsh, R., Seidler, R. (2010). Functional implications of age-related changes in motor system connectivity. Frontiers in Neuroscience 4(17).
Langan, J., van Donkelaar, P. (2008). The influence of hand dominance on the response to a constraint induced therapy program following stroke. Neurological Rehabilitation and Repair, 22(3), 298-304.
Drew, A., Langan, J., Halterman, C., Osternig, L. R., Chou, L. S. and van Donkelaar, P. (2007). Attentional disengagement dysfunction following mTBI assessed with the gap saccade task. Neuroscience Letters, 417(1), 61-65. DeHaan, A., Halterman, C., Langan, J., Drew, A. S., Osternig, L. R., Chou, L. S., et al. (2007). Cancelling planned actions following mild traumatic brain injury.
Neuropsychologia, 45(2), 406-411.
McIntire, A., Langan, J., Halterman, C., Drew, A., Osternig, L., Chou, L. S., et al. (2006). The influence of mild traumatic brain injury on the temporal distribution of attention. Experimental Brain Research, 174(2), 361-366.
Halterman, C., Langan, J., Drew, A.S., Rodriguez, E., Osternig, L.R., Chou, L.-S., & van Donkelaar, P. (2006). Tracking the recovery of visuospatial attention deficits in mild traumatic brain injury. Brain, 129, 747-753
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van Donkelaar, P., Langan, J., Rodriguez, E., Drew, A.S., Halterman, C.,
Osternig, L.R., & Chou, L.-S. (2005). Attentional deficits in concussion. Brain Injury, 19, 1031-1039.
Adomaitis, L., Langan, J., Shumway-Cook, A., Woollacott, M. (2004). An intensive massed practice approach to retraining balance post-stroke. Gait and Posture, 22, 154-163.
Reviews and Book Chapters:
Bo, J., Langan, J., & Seidler, R. D. (2009). Cognitive Neuroscience of Skill Acquisition. In Advances in Psychology, vol. 139, Human Learning: Biology, Brain, and Neuroscience pp.101-112. M. Guadagnoli, Ed., A. Benjamin, J. S. deBelle, B. Etnyre, & T. Polk, Assoc. Eds.
Fling, B., Bernard, J., Bo, J., Langan, J. (2008). Corpus Callosum and Bimanual Coordination in Multiple Sclerosis. Journal of Neuroscience, 28(29), 7248-7249.
Manuscripts in Preparation:
Langan, J., Kern, K., Hurvitz, E., Brown, S. Improvement in proprioceptive function following an upper limb sensorimotor training program. Movement Disorders 12/10 submission.
Langan J. and Seidler, R. Age differences in cognitive contributions to motor learning and transfer of learning. Neuropsychologia 12/10 resubmission.
Presentations:
Langan, J., (2010).A home based telerehabilitation system for adults
with cerebral palsy. Invited speaker at the 2nd Michigan Collaborative Cerebral Palsy Research Symposium.
Langan, J., (2008). Age related changes in functional connectivity of the motor system. Invited speaker at the annual University of Michigan Geriatric Symposium.
Langan, J. and Seidler, R. (2007), “Theoretical Background and Methodology for Neural Correlates of Motor Geralization in Younger and Older Adults.” Geriatrics Symposium, University of Michigan.
Langan, J. and Ritchie, J. (2004), “REACH- integrating CIT into a clinical setting.” Invited presentation at the annual state meeting of Occupational Therapist
Association of Washington.
Langan, J. and Ritchie, J., (2002). “Outcomes of the REACH program.” Invited presentation at the annual state meeting of Occupational Therapist Association of Oregon.
Abstracts:
Langan, J., Kern, K., Hurvitz, E., Brown, S. (2010): “Improved tactile and limb position sense in adults with cerebral palsy following upper limb sensorimotor training.” Abstract Society for Neuroscience.
Langan, J., Kern, K., Hurvitz, E., Brown, S. (2010): “Improvement in proprioceptive function following an upper limb sensorimotor training program.” Abstract ACRM.
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Langan, J., Hurvitz, E., Ivanikiw, C., Brown, S. (2009): “Influence of task conditions on upper extremity reaching movements in adults with cerebral palsy.” Abstract Society for Neuroscience.
Langan, J., Hurvitz, E., Brown, S. (2009): “Interlimb coordination in adults with cerebral palsy.” Abstract ACRM Pre-Career Course.
Langan, J., Ivanikiw , C., Hurvitz, E., Brown, S. (2009). “Influence of task
conditions on upper extremity reaching movements in adults with cerebral palsy.” Abstract Society for Neuroscience.
Langan, J., and Seidler, R. (2008). “Age related changes in functional connectivity of the motor system.” Abstract Society for Neuroscience.
Langan, J., and Seidler, R. (2007), “Cognitive Contributions to Motor Learning and Transfer of Learning in Young and Older Adults.” Abstract Society for
Neuroscience.
Langan, J., and Seidler, R. (2007), “Theoretical Background and Methodology for Neural Correlates of Motor Geralization in Younger and Older Adults.” Geriatrics Symposium, University of Michigan.
Langan, J., van Donkelaar, P. (2006). “Left handers are not the mirror image of right handers.” Abstract Society of Neuroscience.
Langan, J., and van Donkelaar, P. (2005). “The influence of handedness on cortical plasticity in young healthy adults.” Abstract Society for Neuroscience.
Langan, J., Halterman, C., Osternig, L., Chou, L., & van Donkelaar, P. (2004). “Neural Correlates Associated with Attentional Deficits Following Concussion.” Abstract Society for Neuroscience.
Langan, J., Rodreguez, E., Osternig, L., Chou, L., & van Donkelaar, P. (2003).
“Attentional and Saccadic Deficits Following Concussion.” abstract Society for Neuroscience.
Langan, J., Adomaitis, L., Woollacott, M., & Shumway-Cook, A. (2002). “The capacity of subjects with stroke to adapt responses to increasing balance threats.” Abstract Society for Neuroscience.
Adomaitis, L., Langan, J., Woollacott, M., & Shumway-Cook, A. (2001). “A Systems-Based Forced-Use Approach to Retraining Balance Post-Stroke.” Abstract Society for Neuroscience.
Mentorship of undergraduate students:
2010-Present Lauren Phillips, Undergraduate Research Opportunity (UROP) scholar, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2010-Present Kelsey DeLave, Independent study (MVS 342), Summer UROP scholar, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2009-Present Rachel Napier, Research Assistant, American Heart Association Midwest Affiliate Summer Fellow, 2010, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 2008-Present Chelsey Loji, Research Assistant, Summer UROP scholar, 2009,
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2008-2009 Catherine Ivanikiw, Independent study (MVS 342), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2008 Sarah Durussel-Weston, Independent study (PSY 322), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2008 Amanda Miller, Independent study (PSY 326), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2007-2008 Alissa Stubbs, UROP scholar, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 2007 Bianca Downs, Summer Research Opportunity, University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, MI
2007 Saara Kaviany, (PSY 331), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 2007 Dominique Scott, Independent study (PSY 322), University of Michigan,
Ann Arbor, MI
2006-2008 Chelsey Amer, Independent study (PSY 326, 332), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
2006-2007 Allison Sandusky, Independent study (MVS 429)
2005-2006 Christina Bell, Independent study (HPHY), University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
2004-2005 Allison Weber Independent study (HPHY), University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
University Service:
Aug, 2010 Guest Speaker, Kinesiology Golf Outing Fundraiser, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Nov, 2009 Guest speaker, Pre-Physical Therapy Club, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Aug, 2009 Co-organizer, Brochure for Cerebral Palsy Research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Aug, 2007 Volunteer, Kinesiology Golf Outing Fundraiser, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI
Winter 2006 Co-coordinator, Informal Neuroanatomy Seminar, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR
Community Service (related to professional work):
Apr, 2010 Guest speaker, Stroke Survivor’s Club, Center for Independent Living, Ann Arbor, MI
Dec, 2008 Volunteer, Brains Rule, Hands On Children’s Museum, Ann Arbor, MI
Mar, 2006 Science fair judge, Scarlett Middle School, Ann Arbor, MI July, 2005 Guest speaker, Umpqua Community College, Roseburg, OR Oct, 2004 Guest speaker, Lane Community College, Eugene, OR Aug, 2003 Guest speaker, KBCH 1400 AM Radio Station, Lincoln City,
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Mar-July, 1996 Volunteer physical therapist, Bedford Orthopedic Center, Umtata, South Africa
